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the u.s. house voted to extend the payroll tax cut. alison burns joins us live to tell us why they are saying it's dead on arrival. >> reporter: this is the senate floor. the senate came into session about 45 minutes ago. as time runs out for congress to extend a payroll tax cut that expires in two weeks. senate democrats today are expected to reject the republican bill that passed last -- that -- that passed the house last night. this with keep about $1,000 for most families but that's linked to the controversial pipeline that would bring oil from canada to the u.s. prups say the presh -- republicans say the pressure is on to pass it. >> if senator reid wants to hold on the jobs bill, then he will go on santa's naughty list. >> reporter: the fight over the payroll tax cut is raising new fears of a government shutdown. senate democrats say they their not move on this until this is resolved. allison, burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> partisan politics will pay out on a senate vote on two dueling
the u.s. house voted to extend the payroll tax cut. alison burns joins us live to tell us why they are saying it's dead on arrival. >> reporter: this is the senate floor. the senate came into session about 45 minutes ago. as time runs out for congress to extend a payroll tax cut that expires in two weeks. senate democrats today are expected to reject the republican bill that passed last -- that -- that passed the house last night. this with keep about $1,000 for most families but that's...
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immigration experts say fewer u.s. jobs an criminal gangs on the mexican side of the border is discouraging illegal him i grans -- immigrants. >>> :15. new york city police -- 8:15. new york city police moved into the wall street protesters. here's more. >> reporter: in fact, moment ago, hundreds of protesters actually came back here to park. this place was closed down they were kicked out. it was cleaned you. it's not reopened yet, however the park will reopen. there is now a legal dispute going on in court. in fact, that our hearing expected at 11:00 in the morning. so in about 15 minutes from now, a judge needs to rule whether the blow testifiers will be allowed back in with their tents and sleeping bags. michael bloomberg said they would be allowed babb in -- allowed back in. we just got an e-mail from occupy wall street, they have a team that notifies the media that they, this fact, have -- in fact, have secured another park south of here. so we understand they may be relocated. but for now they have private secur
immigration experts say fewer u.s. jobs an criminal gangs on the mexican side of the border is discouraging illegal him i grans -- immigrants. >>> :15. new york city police -- 8:15. new york city police moved into the wall street protesters. here's more. >> reporter: in fact, moment ago, hundreds of protesters actually came back here to park. this place was closed down they were kicked out. it was cleaned you. it's not reopened yet, however the park will reopen. there is now a...
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the u.s. state department is providing chartered planes to evacuate americans who want to leave. let's go to carol han who has reaction from one couple who managed to get out. >> reporter: we're hearing that 42 u.s. embassy workers and their families have landed safely in sigh -- in cyprus. now, according to the state department at last count, some 52,000 americans were registered with the u.s. embassy in cairo and it will take several flights over several days to evacuate all of the people who want to eve. one stranded chicago couple who managed to escape to london describes the obstacle course to get out of the country. >> it took us at least an hour to get from our hotel, which was only a mile away, to the air. once you got to the airport, it was upper chaos. >> reporter: now, the military is stepping up its presence as the curfew has ended -- entered the second hour. they are gear you for a million- person march tomorrow. in the meantime, the state department is scram welling 0 -- scrambli
the u.s. state department is providing chartered planes to evacuate americans who want to leave. let's go to carol han who has reaction from one couple who managed to get out. >> reporter: we're hearing that 42 u.s. embassy workers and their families have landed safely in sigh -- in cyprus. now, according to the state department at last count, some 52,000 americans were registered with the u.s. embassy in cairo and it will take several flights over several days to evacuate all of the...
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the u.s. house prepares to pass a bill to make it easier for people to carry concealed weapons across state lines. but as alison burns reports, critics say it will ultimately weaken gun laws here in california and across the country. alison? >> reporter: that's right. republicans have tried to for years to pass this bill. today it looks like they -- it looks like they have their best shot. supporters say this ends confusion about how and where you can carry a gun. >> any time you make it easier for law-abiding citizens to carry firearms, it's good news for gun owners and bad news for criminals. >> authorities say the strict requirements for getting a permit in california would basically be lenderred -- rendered obsolete by the legislation. it's expected to clear the house. it's unclear what will happen in the democratic-controlled senate. reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> all right, alison. thank you. >>> the veterans job bill is expected to pass in t
the u.s. house prepares to pass a bill to make it easier for people to carry concealed weapons across state lines. but as alison burns reports, critics say it will ultimately weaken gun laws here in california and across the country. alison? >> reporter: that's right. republicans have tried to for years to pass this bill. today it looks like they -- it looks like they have their best shot. supporters say this ends confusion about how and where you can carry a gun. >> any time you...
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u.s. citizenship. just minutes after the white house released the president's long form birth certificate this morning, trump took credit for that. >> today, i'm very proud of myself because i've accomplished something that nobody else has been able to accomplish. >> trump added he still wants to see the certificate to make sure it's legitimate. the short version of the birth certificate that the president had released three years ago is actually hawaii's official version of their birth certificate. >>> 7:16. well, this morning, big changes at the top of pentagon. "the associated press" reports that leon panetta will become the new secretary of defense. he's a former congressman from monterey. "the associated press" is also reporting that david a tray just will replace panetta as the head of the cia. >>> we're getting developing news from afghanistan. an afghan pilot killed eight contractors and a -- and a pilot. reportedly that pilot opened fire after an argument. >>> a uc berkeley gradua
u.s. citizenship. just minutes after the white house released the president's long form birth certificate this morning, trump took credit for that. >> today, i'm very proud of myself because i've accomplished something that nobody else has been able to accomplish. >> trump added he still wants to see the certificate to make sure it's legitimate. the short version of the birth certificate that the president had released three years ago is actually hawaii's official version of their...
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and the u.s. senate votes today and one of the president's top aide is making the rounds on morning tv saying there is no reason not to pass it. >>> and the president's plan ising something that would help the economy. right now, help the middle class. and so you know, we are going to put as much pressure as we could today on the senators to both vote for this. >> yes, the republicans, they are unanimously opposed to this. and right now, president obama's job bill appears doomed. reporting live, allison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> and the republican presidential candidates are gathering here in new hampshire for a debate tonight. and that debate is suppose to focus on the economic issues, but the candidates, they are targeting front runner mitt romney on what is the massachusetts' former governor's home turf. and that is after he was criticized as performing poorly in the last two debates. now, reportedly perry has been rehearsing for tonight. he has been using a stand-in for mitt romney. now,
and the u.s. senate votes today and one of the president's top aide is making the rounds on morning tv saying there is no reason not to pass it. >>> and the president's plan ising something that would help the economy. right now, help the middle class. and so you know, we are going to put as much pressure as we could today on the senators to both vote for this. >> yes, the republicans, they are unanimously opposed to this. and right now, president obama's job bill appears doomed....
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however, the company's founder says the u.s. money has been spend on engineering and design work that stayed in the u.s. and not on the 500 manufacturing jobs that went to finland. solyndra filed for bankruptcy last month juppe the state is delaying the start of abalone season. at the fort ross diving site, the fish and game commission voted to open fort ross to abalone hunters in june, instead of april. the move is an attempt to help the abalone population restore itself after red tide conditions killed many abalone, prompting the early closure of the season in snohomish county. the rest of the state's season will begin in april as usual. >>> a sacramento animal control officer is calling it one of the worst cases of animal cruelty ever. his colleagues are taking care of this three-year-old terrier. last month he escaped his yard and returned with a leash clip stuck around his genitals. he could barely walk. his owner spoke about the incident but didn't want to show her face. >> it was horrible. the way it was -- stuck in there
however, the company's founder says the u.s. money has been spend on engineering and design work that stayed in the u.s. and not on the 500 manufacturing jobs that went to finland. solyndra filed for bankruptcy last month juppe the state is delaying the start of abalone season. at the fort ross diving site, the fish and game commission voted to open fort ross to abalone hunters in june, instead of april. the move is an attempt to help the abalone population restore itself after red tide...
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this is number 13 microsoft in the u.s. here's the manager. >> hi, good morning. >> reporter: mike. >> thrilled to be here. >> reporter: are you excited to be here? >> yes. >> reporter: what kinds of deals are you offering? >> we have a wide variety of them. we'll be able to offer the latest-greatest pcs. >> your promotion pay be -- may be out doing your products. >> i asked how many people were here for the products. >> we're excited. we invited the celebrities out to help us celebrate our grand opening and we do it across the country. >> reporter: and joe montana is gonna be here? i heard he used to play football for somebody. >> yeah, the 49ers. >> reporter: i want to ask you -- i want you to answer this question -- was this planned? look. there is an apple store nearby. are we gonna see the fisticuffs? [ laughter ] >> we're here to offer a choice. we can do everything from our windows phone all the way up to community events. >> reporter: that's very nice of you to say. the manager of the brand-new microsoft store. i kn
this is number 13 microsoft in the u.s. here's the manager. >> hi, good morning. >> reporter: mike. >> thrilled to be here. >> reporter: are you excited to be here? >> yes. >> reporter: what kinds of deals are you offering? >> we have a wide variety of them. we'll be able to offer the latest-greatest pcs. >> your promotion pay be -- may be out doing your products. >> i asked how many people were here for the products. >> we're excited....
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. >>> we are now learning what kinds of leads u.s. investigators are pursuing from the evidence collected in osama bin laden's come found pakistan. reportedly a special task force is working 24 hours a day in shifts at cia headquarters going through bin laden's handwritten journals and files. already, names of operatives have been identified. now an intense effort is underway to locate them. >>> in about an hour and a half president obama will lay out his policy. we'll have a live report from washington, d.c. with the message the president wants to deliver to the muslim world in his speech. >>> a san francisco preschool will no longer have the name of california's first governor. ber net child development center named after peter burnett will be called the lee hoe a have ard. it began with they learned about the racist policies of governor. >>> both sides are considering their legal options in the dispute over a peels of land that is a native-american burial site. activists have been cam 7ed out for four weeks. the city of vallejo wan
. >>> we are now learning what kinds of leads u.s. investigators are pursuing from the evidence collected in osama bin laden's come found pakistan. reportedly a special task force is working 24 hours a day in shifts at cia headquarters going through bin laden's handwritten journals and files. already, names of operatives have been identified. now an intense effort is underway to locate them. >>> in about an hour and a half president obama will lay out his policy. we'll have a...
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the u.s. counterterrorism officials say a tribunal at a u.s. military base might be the best way to deal with this particular prisoner. he was captureed in 2007 and has been linked to the irannian government as a -- where four american soldiers were abducted and killed. the afghan middle school say they filed a planned suicide attack on a government building. the ministry of interior said the officers shot two men strapped with explosives. the shooting in the southern zabul province detonated the attacker's explosives and they died. the ministry is trying to figure out who was responsible for firing hundreds of rockets from pakistan into two east afghan provinces this week. >> a man trying to board a plane with a bag full of weapons is facing serious charges this morning. the 54-year-old man was arrested thursday after a routine screening at new york's jfk airport. tsa officials found a stun gun, three stun batons, and a can of pepper spray inside the man's bag. the weapons were confiscated by port authority police. the officials say the man to
the u.s. counterterrorism officials say a tribunal at a u.s. military base might be the best way to deal with this particular prisoner. he was captureed in 2007 and has been linked to the irannian government as a -- where four american soldiers were abducted and killed. the afghan middle school say they filed a planned suicide attack on a government building. the ministry of interior said the officers shot two men strapped with explosives. the shooting in the southern zabul province detonated...
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. >>> well, new this morning, the u.s. senate passed the deal to extend payroll tax cuts for two months. coming up, we'll take you live to our washington, d.c. to find out more -- to our washington, d.c. newsroom to find -- to find out more about this. >>> 7:06. we want to check in with sal. it might be a different driving pattern today. >> yeah, they will say, there is a crowd here, a crowd here. where jeff you are going -- wherever you are going. to get air jordans? let's take a look at the maze. there is a no problems there. 880 northbound and southbound, traffic moving along pretty well in both directions. again, if you are going to the oakland airport, you shouldn't have any problems. get to the other side of security and then you can kind of lounge around. 0 northbound and southbound looking good getting there. san jose international airport, there's really not a whole lot of traffic on the main south bay roads. >>> let's go to rosemary. >> good morning to you. less than 20 minutes to the official sunrise. we have ju
. >>> well, new this morning, the u.s. senate passed the deal to extend payroll tax cuts for two months. coming up, we'll take you live to our washington, d.c. to find out more -- to our washington, d.c. newsroom to find -- to find out more about this. >>> 7:06. we want to check in with sal. it might be a different driving pattern today. >> yeah, they will say, there is a crowd here, a crowd here. where jeff you are going -- wherever you are going. to get air jordans?...
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. >>> the presidential candidate the u.s. wants to bow out of the race. >>> and after battling overseas, the surprise one father delivers at his father's basketball game. >>> and that's the golden gate bridge. flooding being recourted in oakland on westbound 80. and onramp to highway 101. so be careful out there. >>> welcome back and good morning to you, a live look at the bay this morning. you can see very cloudy, gloomy start day to the day. grab your umbrella, you're going to need it for at least the first half. >>> there was a movement in congress to do away with one part of the reform law which president obama would not mind getting rid of it. it's a provision for every vendor they've done $600 worth of business with. many republicans and democrats say it faces too big of a burden on business and it appears there will be enough votes in the house and the senate to repeal that provision. >>> later today, secretary of state hillary clinton heads to haiti to mediate a crisis there. clinton will speak to the president and th
. >>> the presidential candidate the u.s. wants to bow out of the race. >>> and after battling overseas, the surprise one father delivers at his father's basketball game. >>> and that's the golden gate bridge. flooding being recourted in oakland on westbound 80. and onramp to highway 101. so be careful out there. >>> welcome back and good morning to you, a live look at the bay this morning. you can see very cloudy, gloomy start day to the day. grab your...
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she said the u.s. does not view china's rise as a threat. her speech sets the tone for what is being called the most important state visit in decades as china and the u.s. spar over security and human rights issues >> this is not a relationship that fits neatly into the black and white categoryies like friend or rival. we are two complex nations >> reporter: now president obama met for more than an hour at the white house yesterday with advocates for human rights, improved human rights in china. that's certainly an issue that the president's aides say he will focus on. reporting live from washington, d.c. >>> president obama is meeting with the president of pakistan at the white house -- at the white house. he met with biden earlier this week. the obama administration is intense fig the pressure on pakistan to help root out al qaeda. president obama and the pakistan president will be among those attending a memorial service for diplomate richard holbrooke. he recently serveed as a special envoy but his time dates back to the previetnam era.
she said the u.s. does not view china's rise as a threat. her speech sets the tone for what is being called the most important state visit in decades as china and the u.s. spar over security and human rights issues >> this is not a relationship that fits neatly into the black and white categoryies like friend or rival. we are two complex nations >> reporter: now president obama met for more than an hour at the white house yesterday with advocates for human rights, improved human...
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all told, u.s. officials are likely to be implemented and fired for their role in "fast and furious." and mexico wants them extradited and prosecuted there for fun trafficing. >>> back here at home, we're gonna check in with sal. you still have a sig-alert you are following? >> yes. we're gonna show you a map of the area in just a be second. but this time we're gonna start out in the south bay. we're getting more slow traffic on 237 as you cross 880. we're been following this crash on 80 westbound. the two left lanes are blocked. traffic is backed up into vallejo. the alternate route we recommend, 780 to 680. if you know a shortcut, if you are a local, you might want to pull that open this morning. let's go to steve. >>> some of the fog continues to work its way around the babed a -- bay and up the coast. there's not a lot to work with the inland areas. 68 in livermore. so i mean it's going to be warm to hot for many. you can see the fog there. but again, it's right down on the deck. there's still n
all told, u.s. officials are likely to be implemented and fired for their role in "fast and furious." and mexico wants them extradited and prosecuted there for fun trafficing. >>> back here at home, we're gonna check in with sal. you still have a sig-alert you are following? >> yes. we're gonna show you a map of the area in just a be second. but this time we're gonna start out in the south bay. we're getting more slow traffic on 237 as you cross 880. we're been...
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u.s. is helping over there. alison? >> reporter: dave, let's get back to a live look at that house armed services committee hearing going -- committee going on right now. they are testifying about the u.s.-led operation in lib ba. in the last hour, the secretary gates acknowledged the u.s. knows very little about the rebels taking on the libya regime. >> there are multiple, multiple agendas, at this point we don't have a lot of visibility in those. >> reporter: cia operatives, now on the ground in libya, they've been reportedly working in labia for weeks trying to gain the strength of gadhafi 'forces -- gadhafi's forces and they are trying to find out if cade is there -- if al qaeda is there. back to you. >> okay. alison. thank you. >>> a really wild scene in syria. look at this. a speech by president of syria yesterday aingeed, rather than appeased those who -- angered rather than appeased those who wanted it. in his speech, the president blamed the anti-government protests on a foreign c
u.s. is helping over there. alison? >> reporter: dave, let's get back to a live look at that house armed services committee hearing going -- committee going on right now. they are testifying about the u.s.-led operation in lib ba. in the last hour, the secretary gates acknowledged the u.s. knows very little about the rebels taking on the libya regime. >> there are multiple, multiple agendas, at this point we don't have a lot of visibility in those. >> reporter: cia operatives,...
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with the latest. >> reporter: the u.s. government and military preparing as well. the u.s. navy just ordered the second fleelt out to see to get the ships away from the heaviest of winds and protect the piers. in the meantime, evacuations begin along the coast of north carolina. it is fema, the federal emergency management agency, scrambling the most. they set up emergency headquarters and stocked them with cots, blankets, bottles of waters and meals. they want to be able to ship them to damaged u.s. cities, one of which could be new york city in the path of the storm right now. >> we have an enormous emergency and employees who would be called upon to run evacuation centers and shelters. response agencies have had regular drills and exercise to practice what we would do in the event of an emergency and we are prepared to handle one. >> reporter: the federal communications commission said it is moving emergency teams into boston and atlanta to detect and repair broken cell towers along the eastern seaboard from hurricane irene. they don't want another recurrence of what hap
with the latest. >> reporter: the u.s. government and military preparing as well. the u.s. navy just ordered the second fleelt out to see to get the ships away from the heaviest of winds and protect the piers. in the meantime, evacuations begin along the coast of north carolina. it is fema, the federal emergency management agency, scrambling the most. they set up emergency headquarters and stocked them with cots, blankets, bottles of waters and meals. they want to be able to ship them to...
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standard and poor's says it will leave the u.s. rating one notch before the top rating but s&p warns that's based on the expectation that all automatic cut also take effect in january of 2013. some republicans say they will block any cuts to defend spending but the president says he will veto anything that tries to override the mandatory cuts. >>> johannes mehserle is back in court right now. ktvu's pam cook is in the newsroom with what will take place in this case against the former b.a.r.t. police officer. >> this says stems from an incident the at -- incident at the oakland coliseum station back in 2008. i want to take you live outside in san francisco. this is golden gate avenue. this is a federal case because the plaintiff is claiming a violation of civil rights. we understand that johannes mehserle is inside that courthouse right now and open arguments are just beginning. we do not have video of him entering because our crews were told he was brought in very early this morning, more than likely to avid the attention this -- t
standard and poor's says it will leave the u.s. rating one notch before the top rating but s&p warns that's based on the expectation that all automatic cut also take effect in january of 2013. some republicans say they will block any cuts to defend spending but the president says he will veto anything that tries to override the mandatory cuts. >>> johannes mehserle is back in court right now. ktvu's pam cook is in the newsroom with what will take place in this case against the...
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why a u.s. airways jet that bass on its way from new york to phoenix is -- that was on its way from new york to phoenix is sitting on the runway in st. louis. >>> they is spent two years in iran. now they could be coming home this week. >> reporter: what happened at a juvenile facility in contra costa county that forced a shelter shelter in place in two hb communities. that when "mornings on 2" continues. >>> good morning. welcome back to "mornings on 2." i'm tori campbell. >> i'm dave clark. it's tuesday, september 13th. we're following developing news for you right now. this is coming from st. louis this morning. a u.s. airways flight from new york to phoenix was diverted to lambert field in st. louis. these are live pictures. there's the plane right in the middle of your screen. the transportation security administration says there were three passengers on board this plane acting suspicious. the plane landed safely. everybody got out. this is the latest in a series of security scares around t
why a u.s. airways jet that bass on its way from new york to phoenix is -- that was on its way from new york to phoenix is sitting on the runway in st. louis. >>> they is spent two years in iran. now they could be coming home this week. >> reporter: what happened at a juvenile facility in contra costa county that forced a shelter shelter in place in two hb communities. that when "mornings on 2" continues. >>> good morning. welcome back to "mornings on...
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u.s. airways hiked the price of round-trip tickets up to $10. delta followed suit to make up for the rising costs of oil. it's the 10th time this year increases in information. some will get a first look at san francisco international airport's newly renovated terminal two today. they're holding a open house after nearly $400 million renovation. terminal two is now one of most sustainable terminals in the country. it's 14 gates serving virgin america and american airs lines. first flights leave thursday. tickets are all gone for today's open house. >>> a dog in china is giving its owners more than just friendship. dog has been trained to help out with household chores. that includes carrying groceries, pulling the stroller and takes out the trash. he carries the food basket at the store and has been known to carry a small chair and offer it to guests when people visit the home. i need that dog! i want that dog! so cute. >> maybe you can put together a forecast for rosemary, what do you think? >> hey, sounds good to me! that would save me a littl
u.s. airways hiked the price of round-trip tickets up to $10. delta followed suit to make up for the rising costs of oil. it's the 10th time this year increases in information. some will get a first look at san francisco international airport's newly renovated terminal two today. they're holding a open house after nearly $400 million renovation. terminal two is now one of most sustainable terminals in the country. it's 14 gates serving virgin america and american airs lines. first flights leave...
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this is the first time that u.s. citizens have been killed in the wave of pirate attacks that have plagued not only the gulf of aiden but indian ocean in recent years. >>> big news over seas why the dalai lama is stepping down from one of his rolls. >>> why some are comparing this to the mccarthy witch-hunt for commune nix. >>> what happened overnight. it's considered a huge loss for republican unions. this is being felt all over the country. >>> why your debit card purchase could be declined even if you have the money. >>> a fatal accident in san mateo is finally in the clearing stages. we still have one lane blocked. you can see the backup extends pretty far, all the way to 92, hoping this will be opening momentarily and we'll begin to see traffic pick up again. if you want top use 280 as an alternate for now, we would add vest you to do so. >>> a very controversial hearing will start in washington, d.c. focusing on american muslims and homegrown terrorism. some bay area lawmakers are leading the fight against it.
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it begins at 5:00. >>> it appears the u.s. government has avoided shutting down but it was -- but it was not due to some bipartisan compromise. this was made possible after federal emergency officials announced they have enough money to make it through friday. the last day of the budget year. now, earlier, fema had said it needed an extra infusion of cash to make it through the end of the week. >>> 8:03. facebook is getting into politics. it's filed paperwork to launch a political action committee. coming up at 8:15. we'll go live to our washington, d.c. bureau for more on why facebook is looking to make friends in washington. >>> new this morning, there is a lan battle in san francisco. the city wants to convert a parking lot at 17th and fulsom streets into a park with a community guarden -- garden. local business owners tell "the chronicle" they don't want tolus the 220 parking spaces. the board of supervisors is scheduled to vote today about transferring off not. >>> 8:04. let's see if sal's watching -- i know you are watch
it begins at 5:00. >>> it appears the u.s. government has avoided shutting down but it was -- but it was not due to some bipartisan compromise. this was made possible after federal emergency officials announced they have enough money to make it through friday. the last day of the budget year. now, earlier, fema had said it needed an extra infusion of cash to make it through the end of the week. >>> 8:03. facebook is getting into politics. it's filed paperwork to launch a...
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marines and soldiers but several u.s. service men and afghan soldiers did die in the fight. >>> another attack by vandals. why a bay area church is in the dark this morning. >>> and incredible story of survival. an 85-year-old man trapped in a car for three days. what he did to the armrest. blatche blatche blan >>> 8:54. a mysterious light that could be seen in the sky from los angeles to arizona was most likely a fireball. nasa scientists say the light was a pregnant of an asteroid that enter -- was a pregnant of an as ter roy -- fragment of an asteroid. some captured this on camera. this -- this is home video from phoenix. scientists believe the fireball disintegrated before it hit the ground. >>> dr. oz is getting a scolding for comments on his tuesday show did -- about apple juice. he says testing by a new jersey lab found unacceptable tests that showed led. but they say their own tests showed very level levels. a form hear -- former head for the cdc is calling the dr. oz report extremely disturbing. >>> the priest at
marines and soldiers but several u.s. service men and afghan soldiers did die in the fight. >>> another attack by vandals. why a bay area church is in the dark this morning. >>> and incredible story of survival. an 85-year-old man trapped in a car for three days. what he did to the armrest. blatche blatche blan >>> 8:54. a mysterious light that could be seen in the sky from los angeles to arizona was most likely a fireball. nasa scientists say the light was a pregnant...
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the u.s. debt over the next 10 years but he claims those projections were wrong. s&p has reportedly acknowledged the error in a private conversation with the u.s. treasury but as no plans to -- has no plans to change the downgrade. >>> the heads of jpmorgan chase and citigroup -- investors are worried about the exposure. analysts say the banks have undergone changes and are safer. >>> california court employees are bracing for the possibility of more layoffs and reductions in the number of lours they work, but judges in the state do not have the same worries. the state constitution prohibits reducing judges salaries, a provision designed to protect judges who might make an unpopular ruling from backlash. >>> a battle is brewing between safe way stores and the people who are paid to gather signatures on petitions. safeway said signature gatherers borgt the customers, block the store entrances and ignore the store's solicitor rules. however, the signature gatherers are accusing safeway of violat
the u.s. debt over the next 10 years but he claims those projections were wrong. s&p has reportedly acknowledged the error in a private conversation with the u.s. treasury but as no plans to -- has no plans to change the downgrade. >>> the heads of jpmorgan chase and citigroup -- investors are worried about the exposure. analysts say the banks have undergone changes and are safer. >>> california court employees are bracing for the possibility of more layoffs and reductions...
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yesterday the pakistani army warned the u.s. stop making unauthorized strikes within pakistan. >>> the death of osama bin laden dominated last night's debate of republican presidential candidates. the five candidates there had five different views on president obama's bold military move. >> if you look at what president obama has done right in foreign policy, it has always been a continuation of the bush policies. >> we went to afghanistan to get him and he hasn't been here. now that he's killed, boy, it is a wonderful time for this country now to reassess it and get the trips out of afghanistan and end that war that hasn't helped us and hasn't helped anybody in the middle east. >> the fox news channel aired the debate in south carolina. two gop front-runners, mitt romney and donald trump did not participate. >>> a poll shows ron paul trailing president obama by 7 points. that would make him the republican with the best chance for winning the race for the white house. the paul campaign raised an astonishing $1 million in one day
yesterday the pakistani army warned the u.s. stop making unauthorized strikes within pakistan. >>> the death of osama bin laden dominated last night's debate of republican presidential candidates. the five candidates there had five different views on president obama's bold military move. >> if you look at what president obama has done right in foreign policy, it has always been a continuation of the bush policies. >> we went to afghanistan to get him and he hasn't been...
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they received permission to close as many as 300 u.s. stores. >>> well, bay area transit and housing agencies are predicting your future. they are looking at our area 25 years from now. they predict there will be $2 million more people here in the bay area in the year 2036. there will be 900,000 more apartments, condos and homes to accommodate them. most of those homes will be built near bus stations and rail stations. >>> a local sin gnaw gog is holding a bone marrow drive this weekend to try to save a san mateo teenager's life. the boy was recently diagnosed with the rare disease that requires immediate treatment. his sin gnaw gog in burlingame will hold a drive to help find bryce a match. the group is particularly looking for russian, italian, jewish donors, since that's his background. >>> 8:49. well-- 7:49. a bar in modesto may lose its liquor license all because of what was found inside during a recent raid. >>> they were seen shivering in the aftermath of the disaster in japan and now we're learning what's become of this loyal dog
they received permission to close as many as 300 u.s. stores. >>> well, bay area transit and housing agencies are predicting your future. they are looking at our area 25 years from now. they predict there will be $2 million more people here in the bay area in the year 2036. there will be 900,000 more apartments, condos and homes to accommodate them. most of those homes will be built near bus stations and rail stations. >>> a local sin gnaw gog is holding a bone marrow drive...
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next year, the u.s. supreme court will decide whether police need 0 warrant to hide a gps device on the suspect's car. and the outcome could impact a major bay area murder case. the supreme court case up for preview is called u.s. versus jones. in that case, prosecutors convicted a suspected drug driver based on evidence obtained from an expired warrant. similar gps evidence without a warrant helped convict yusef bey iv in the chauncey bailey murder case. >>> a new record is set for the number of california kindergarteners entering schools without being vaccinated. more than 11,000 students in kindergarten missed at least one vaccine in 2010, according to the california department of public health. that's 2.5% of the state's kindergarteners. state says many parents used a personal belief exemption to avoid immunization requirements. it's california's highest rates of declined vaccines since 1978. >>> well, a grand jury subpoena shows the federal government is investigating the feud between ebay and craig
next year, the u.s. supreme court will decide whether police need 0 warrant to hide a gps device on the suspect's car. and the outcome could impact a major bay area murder case. the supreme court case up for preview is called u.s. versus jones. in that case, prosecutors convicted a suspected drug driver based on evidence obtained from an expired warrant. similar gps evidence without a warrant helped convict yusef bey iv in the chauncey bailey murder case. >>> a new record is set for...
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. >>> today, the u.s. supreme court begins a new session full of hot button issues. coming up at 7:15, we'll have a live -- we'll have a report from our washington, d.c. including california's plan to cut medicaid payments to doctors, hospitals and other medical providers. >> that's a big deal. >> yes. >> sal's watching our commute. >>> how is the commute looking? >> well, we have a busy monday on tap. i want to start off with some very slow traffic here in the east bay it's going to be slow and slow under fremont. 580 westbound. 680 on the show kerr and -- shoulder and crash. let's move to some live pictures. i want to show you that 880 northbound past the coliseum, that looks pretty good, getting up to a bay bridge toll plaza that's not all that crowded. coming up in just a few moments, we'll take a look at all of the south bay freeways. 7:08. let's go to steve. >>> there is a dividing line between clouds and mostly clear skies. but some rain already into the north. it's getting closer, getting closer. for some it's not bad. just wait. our system is getting there.
. >>> today, the u.s. supreme court begins a new session full of hot button issues. coming up at 7:15, we'll have a live -- we'll have a report from our washington, d.c. including california's plan to cut medicaid payments to doctors, hospitals and other medical providers. >> that's a big deal. >> yes. >> sal's watching our commute. >>> how is the commute looking? >> well, we have a busy monday on tap. i want to start off with some very slow traffic...
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the u.s. senate is holding hearings on whether google is breaking anti-trust laws. reporter jamie dupre -- joins us via skype. good morning. >> reporter: yeah, the halls of the building will be open. you just look at the title of the hearing and that tells you what it's gonna be like "the power of google, serving consumers or threatening competition." it will be interest because they are gonna here from the top dog of google, eric schmidt and he will obviously deny that that he are breaking any anti- trust laws or doing anything wrong. we'll also hear from nextel, yelp and expedia saying that google is using their power to edge them out. it reminds me of the 1990 hearings that i covered with must with microsoft. we'll see what happens. back to you. >> thank you. >>> 7:19. sparks from power lines probably set off what eventually became the most destructive wildfires in the history of texas. that's according to texas forest service documents obtained by "the associated press." just look at these pictures. the huge wildfire started three weeks ago, about 25 miles evest
the u.s. senate is holding hearings on whether google is breaking anti-trust laws. reporter jamie dupre -- joins us via skype. good morning. >> reporter: yeah, the halls of the building will be open. you just look at the title of the hearing and that tells you what it's gonna be like "the power of google, serving consumers or threatening competition." it will be interest because they are gonna here from the top dog of google, eric schmidt and he will obviously deny that that he...
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u.s. from mexico using that wheelchair. tara moriarty >>> i'll say good morning. 7:15. there it is. is coming -- fog is coming back in a big way. low to mid-60s today, at best, and mostly sunny but cooler, much cooler as we head toward the end of the week. >>> all right, steve. 7:16. you're looking at live pictures in washington right now in washington. now, a hearing has just started about the military tribunal's plan for five suspects in the september 11th attack. among those who will be testifying is the father of todd beamer. he graduated from los altos high school. he is considered one of the heroes of the plane which crashed into a pennsylvania field, killing everyone on board. >>> and khalid sheik muhammed and four other suspects will have to face military tribunals. eric holder blocked them going to civilian court in new york. he said it's time to move on, out of consideration for the victims of 9/11 and their families. >>> a gory package addressed new york congressman peter king h
u.s. from mexico using that wheelchair. tara moriarty >>> i'll say good morning. 7:15. there it is. is coming -- fog is coming back in a big way. low to mid-60s today, at best, and mostly sunny but cooler, much cooler as we head toward the end of the week. >>> all right, steve. 7:16. you're looking at live pictures in washington right now in washington. now, a hearing has just started about the military tribunal's plan for five suspects in the september 11th attack. among...
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the u.s. supreme court has given a san leandro church permission to sue the city in a zoning dispute. the international church of the four square gospel wanted to move to a building it purchased on catalina in 2006. however, the city refused to zone the property, saying the city would lose revenue and the -- and the high court ruled that the court was able to define its own mission and its rightsout run the needs. >>> facebook representatives will meet with digital scrapbooking service, timelines.com in chicago. now, facebook's time line feature was supposed to roll out next week. >>> governor jerry brown has signed a bill that will require the governor's office to give at least ten days' notice before acting on a clemency request. the bill is in reaction to former governor schwarzenegger's controversial decision just before he left office. he commuted the voluntary manslaughter sentence of estebon nunez from 16 years to seven years without notifying the victim's family. >>> a new book out tod
the u.s. supreme court has given a san leandro church permission to sue the city in a zoning dispute. the international church of the four square gospel wanted to move to a building it purchased on catalina in 2006. however, the city refused to zone the property, saying the city would lose revenue and the -- and the high court ruled that the court was able to define its own mission and its rightsout run the needs. >>> facebook representatives will meet with digital scrapbooking...
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. >>> also -- why the shooting of u.s. airmen in germany could have been a lot worse. >>> the nfl negotiations are in overtime. why a work stoppage could be good news for one bay area city. >>> can you give up everything high -- give up everything high tech for a whole day? some people are being asked to do that and what it is they should do instead. >>> welcome back. good morning to you. marin, around 39 degrees. a little bit of haze there and a nice light breeze. >>> all right. our time is now 7:14. anti-government protests continue to happen in libya. in fact, they are happening in tripoli right now, one of the areas still controlled by libyan leader, moammar gadhafi. forces loyal to him boosted security last night preparing for today's forecast. this morning, there are reports that more than 1500 people are demonstrating there. the libyan government has cut off internet access in some areas trying to limit the protests. >>> also, we're getting new information right now about that 21-year-old man accused of shooting and
. >>> also -- why the shooting of u.s. airmen in germany could have been a lot worse. >>> the nfl negotiations are in overtime. why a work stoppage could be good news for one bay area city. >>> can you give up everything high -- give up everything high tech for a whole day? some people are being asked to do that and what it is they should do instead. >>> welcome back. good morning to you. marin, around 39 degrees. a little bit of haze there and a nice light...
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two u.s. officials now say pornography was among the items seized whet navy seals raided the hideout. it's not clear who the pornography belongs to but bin laden lived at that compound with his son and two other male couriers. other items seized from the compound include a handwritten journal, five computers, 10 hard drives and 110 thumb drives. >>> president obama special middle east envoy has one more week on the job. george mitchell resigned his position yesterday. his last day is may 20th. the same day israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu will visit the white house. his position allowed him to focus on middle east peace talks. the white house says his deputy will serve as acting envoy. >>> new this morning, president obama wants more gas and oil drilling right here in the united states to help offset high gas prices. he made that call during his weekly online video address. >> we should increase safe and responsible oil production here at home. last year american agrees oil production
two u.s. officials now say pornography was among the items seized whet navy seals raided the hideout. it's not clear who the pornography belongs to but bin laden lived at that compound with his son and two other male couriers. other items seized from the compound include a handwritten journal, five computers, 10 hard drives and 110 thumb drives. >>> president obama special middle east envoy has one more week on the job. george mitchell resigned his position yesterday. his last day is...
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the u.s. may allow the president of yemen come to the united states for medical treatment. he could go to a new york hospital later this week. he's recover -- ali abdullah salei is recovering from a bomb that almost killed him. the u.s. thought they would be crit seed for helping -- criticized for helping a leader accused of killing arabs. >>> prince philip was released from the hospital overnight. he did not make a statement but he did wave to reporters. he was admitted to the hospital on friday off complain of chest pains. he underwent a coronary stent procedure. >>> facebook may not be welcomed in vietnam but its founder apparently is. mark zuckerberg has spent the last few days there. he visited a popular water front destination on christmas eve and then went to an ecolodge in the northern part of the country where he rode a buffalo. >>> an oakland man is fiing a new lawsuit from his old employer over a twitter account phonedog.com is suing the employee. the employee worked there and he st
the u.s. may allow the president of yemen come to the united states for medical treatment. he could go to a new york hospital later this week. he's recover -- ali abdullah salei is recovering from a bomb that almost killed him. the u.s. thought they would be crit seed for helping -- criticized for helping a leader accused of killing arabs. >>> prince philip was released from the hospital overnight. he did not make a statement but he did wave to reporters. he was admitted to the...
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the u.s. federal reserve, european central bank, bank of england and the banks of canada, switzerland all took part. low interest rates go into effect next monday. >>> later today, united and continental airlines could be close to operate at one airline. the faa is expected to approve a single-operating certificate. that means the faa will treat them as one airline. but passengers will still have to check in at different gates and fly in with different logo on them. >>> brynn is -- britain is closing the embassy in iran and they kicking people out after what happened yesterday. look at this. this violence started during a demonstration that was in response to british support of tighter sanctions on iran over its nuclear program. britton says it's now withdrawn -- britton says it's -- britton says it's -- britain says it's withdrawn their force. >>> norway so far has not evacuated their diplomatic staff out of iran. >>> the man who killed -- who is accused of killing 77 people may not go to pri
the u.s. federal reserve, european central bank, bank of england and the banks of canada, switzerland all took part. low interest rates go into effect next monday. >>> later today, united and continental airlines could be close to operate at one airline. the faa is expected to approve a single-operating certificate. that means the faa will treat them as one airline. but passengers will still have to check in at different gates and fly in with different logo on them. >>> brynn...
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one u.s. officials says the navy is launching a sea launch attack against libya's coastal air defenses. officials say the u.s. intends to limited its involvement at least in the initial stages. to helping protect french and other air missions by taking out libyan air defenses. additional attacks could be launched depending on how forces respond. >>> the southern california college student who made a youtube rant against asian students is now dropping out of school. alexander wallace says she is leaving ucla because of the harassment she's received following her video going viral. she criticizes asian students for talking too loudly on their cell phones in the library including those who called home following the japanese earthquake. she is leaving ucla even though officials decided she would not face any punishment. >>> the america's cup is coming to san francisco in 2013. and that could lead it a major expansion for a historic streetcar line. a new proposal by the national park service would
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. >>> a berkeley based music store is being named the best in the u.s. the owners of amoeba music say they offered the largest collection of records in the world. that prompted a best rating from "rolling stone" magazine. the store often purchases over 1,000 new and used records every day. many people continue to shop there despite the popularity of online sales. they have stores in berkeley, san francisco, and los angeles. and plans to begin online sales soon for records, cd's and mp3 files. >>> at&t is now selling a portable cell phone antenna that fits insides a suitcase it. could help rescue crews who wouldn't be able to get cell phone service after a disaster. it works with a satellite dish, which would have to be carried separately. but search and rescue teams would not center to wait for new cell phone towers to be built, before they could start communicating, with people outside a disaster zone. >>> police are warning people about not securing their wireless reuters. there are many reports of people getting frustrated at setting up a password and
. >>> a berkeley based music store is being named the best in the u.s. the owners of amoeba music say they offered the largest collection of records in the world. that prompted a best rating from "rolling stone" magazine. the store often purchases over 1,000 new and used records every day. many people continue to shop there despite the popularity of online sales. they have stores in berkeley, san francisco, and los angeles. and plans to begin online sales soon for records,...
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he says the goal of the u.s. is to work with pakistan to help restore and strengthen sovereignty in those areas of pakistan where extremists have violated it. >>> back here at home, the mayor of hercules, who was the target of a recall effort, now says he's stepping down. at last night's city council meeting ed balico says he will retire to spend more time with his families. he and two other officials were accused of not being able to for basic services. >>> the city council approved a plan to split the $00,000 from the san bruno explosion among dozens of families. this has triggered and emotional controversy. many victims say the city came up too long to come up with this plan. one frustrated woman who did not want 0 to show her face told us how she feels. >> i shouldn't have to stand up in a room full of people and ask and beg. it's there. people donated it to them. it should be given to them. >> $6,000 will be given to the dozens of homes whose homes were completely destroyed. $4,000 for each home that had mod
he says the goal of the u.s. is to work with pakistan to help restore and strengthen sovereignty in those areas of pakistan where extremists have violated it. >>> back here at home, the mayor of hercules, who was the target of a recall effort, now says he's stepping down. at last night's city council meeting ed balico says he will retire to spend more time with his families. he and two other officials were accused of not being able to for basic services. >>> the city council...
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ahmadinejad says the u.s. and other western nations should mind its own affairs. >> let them do their own job and make decisions for themselves. >> iran's pro-democracy grown movement is planning a demonstration on monday. the government is already beefing up security in tehran, and the country's revolutionary guard commander says though who plan to below test are taking their chances. >>> iran is one of country's least favored by americans. the middle eastern nation tiled with north korea in a new poll. only 11% of americans favored those two countries. canada got 92% and britain followed at 88%. >>> saturday at big day for practices and parties in rosemary it will be fantastic weather-wise! >> we couldn't ask for better, especially still in winter. doesn't feel look it, another spring day expected as we get outdoors. little cool out there. but not bad at all. giving you a live look at san francisco and you can see we've got blue skies overhead, starting in the 30s on some valley locations, 40s even approachi
ahmadinejad says the u.s. and other western nations should mind its own affairs. >> let them do their own job and make decisions for themselves. >> iran's pro-democracy grown movement is planning a demonstration on monday. the government is already beefing up security in tehran, and the country's revolutionary guard commander says though who plan to below test are taking their chances. >>> iran is one of country's least favored by americans. the middle eastern nation tiled...
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. >>> the u.s. department of science and technology has released a new essay saying the government has absolutely no evidence showing life exists be -- beyond our planet. the essay goes on to say the mathematical study says somewhere, they believe, other life exists. >>> a strange-looking bird is going up for adowntion. as far as they can figure, it's a tran sylvain yun naked neck chicken. it appears -- transylvanian naked neck chicken. the birds are valued more for their taste than their feet. they have nicknamed it timmy. they think it looks line tim lincecum. >> oh, god! -- looks like tim lincecum. >> oh! okay. let's go to sal. let's go to news clopper 2 looking at the corner of 19th and judah in san francisco. where people were riding up to take the street car in. all service have been restored. it's been shuttle service up there. from there, they had buses and now the judah is running way out to the beach and coming down dawn dash coming downtown. here comes one right now. it looks like people
. >>> the u.s. department of science and technology has released a new essay saying the government has absolutely no evidence showing life exists be -- beyond our planet. the essay goes on to say the mathematical study says somewhere, they believe, other life exists. >>> a strange-looking bird is going up for adowntion. as far as they can figure, it's a tran sylvain yun naked neck chicken. it appears -- transylvanian naked neck chicken. the birds are valued more for their...
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however, that vote will be largely symbolic, because in the u.s. senate the democrats are still the majority and the rye peel is expected to be defeated. also-- repeal is expected to be defeated. president obama says he will veto it if it takes it to his desk. >>> 7:16. we've just learned congresswoman gabrielle giffords will be flown to a rehabilitation clinic in houston on friday for more aggressive treatment for her head wound. in the meantime, her husband is describing his horrifying ordeal after his wife was shot in to ton. mark kelly says for about 20 minutes, he thought she was d ead. he says he broke down in tears after watching tv news reports that said his wife had been fatally shot. kelly says he then learned she was alive when he called g iffords's mother outside the operating room. he now feels his wife is on the road to to a slow but steady recovery. >> she gets a little bit better each each day. every day i see her, she looks better. as long as she stays on that slope, i'm confident she will make a full rye coverry -- recovery. >> ke
however, that vote will be largely symbolic, because in the u.s. senate the democrats are still the majority and the rye peel is expected to be defeated. also-- repeal is expected to be defeated. president obama says he will veto it if it takes it to his desk. >>> 7:16. we've just learned congresswoman gabrielle giffords will be flown to a rehabilitation clinic in houston on friday for more aggressive treatment for her head wound. in the meantime, her husband is describing his...
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. >>> most of the country's u.s. are spending this 4th of july weekend in washington, d.c. after a majority leader harry reid cancelled their recess. the hope is the can make progress on negotiations to raise the country's debt ceiling. and that's forcing many to cancel their plans. john mccain and senator lindsey graham are cutting short their trip to turkey and gunn to visit with u.s. troops, and montana senator is getting married in weekend and has to cancel his honeymoon. >>> later today, there's going to be a new candidate running for president and most of america has they're in heard of him. michigan congressman thaddeus mcconnell says he will announce he is in the 2012 presidential race. he is similar to barack obama he says. he says he will be a much- needed option for voters. >> whether or not they're going to respond to my message is up to them. but if i don't put it in front of them, they'll never have the chance to consider it, let alone accept it. >> the 45-year-old lawyer was elected to congress in 20003. he is known for having a sense of humor and independent
. >>> most of the country's u.s. are spending this 4th of july weekend in washington, d.c. after a majority leader harry reid cancelled their recess. the hope is the can make progress on negotiations to raise the country's debt ceiling. and that's forcing many to cancel their plans. john mccain and senator lindsey graham are cutting short their trip to turkey and gunn to visit with u.s. troops, and montana senator is getting married in weekend and has to cancel his honeymoon....
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we spoke to a u.s. national security expert who says he thinks fattal and bower are being used by iran as political prawns. >> they're being used to try to leverage the united states. there are a lot of issues going on now between the united states and iran, such as iran's nuclear program. their involvement in iraq, they're providing weapons to some militias there and providing weapons to the taliban in afghanistan. they're very assertive in their foreign policy in that part of the world. there's a lot of trouble that iran is behind so i'm very concerned that these people once again have been drawn into this relations instead of being released. >> people we've talked to this morning again are surprised and disappointed by this sentencing. >> a lot of country lines aren't determined. and if you're accidentally in another country, it's unacceptable to have to go through this. >> definitely affects how the american people see iran. and then they did release one of the hikers, that woman, so it just confusi
we spoke to a u.s. national security expert who says he thinks fattal and bower are being used by iran as political prawns. >> they're being used to try to leverage the united states. there are a lot of issues going on now between the united states and iran, such as iran's nuclear program. their involvement in iraq, they're providing weapons to some militias there and providing weapons to the taliban in afghanistan. they're very assertive in their foreign policy in that part of the world....
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maine senator collins says the u.s. economy needs a timeout from what she calls excessive regulation. >> in sports a timeout gives athletes a chance to catch their breath and make better decisions. american workers and businesses are the athletes in a global competition that we must win. >> they have called for a one- year moratorium on certain new federal regulations. >>> shane bower and sarah shourd are officially engaged. bower had asked shourd to marry him last year while they were both in prison in iran. he fashioned a ring out of threads from his shirt and now replaced that with a real ring. >>> actor sean penn may have played a role in the release. he visited president chavez and asked to talk to his ally, president mahmoud ahmadinejad. that led to the release of the two uc berkeley grads. >>> activists plan to bear it all today in protest. they are against a proposal that requires nudists to cover seating before they sit down. george davis wants people to know it's okay and not against the law to be nude in san
maine senator collins says the u.s. economy needs a timeout from what she calls excessive regulation. >> in sports a timeout gives athletes a chance to catch their breath and make better decisions. american workers and businesses are the athletes in a global competition that we must win. >> they have called for a one- year moratorium on certain new federal regulations. >>> shane bower and sarah shourd are officially engaged. bower had asked shourd to marry him last year...
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the u.s. would pay for seats. on those, it nasa's inhouse project is for a longer- distanced vehicle that can go to an asteroid, perhaps to mars. you can see the uncertainty there. are we really gonna hitch rides from the russians? how long will that go on. this is gonna be a lot of changes for people, especially those so trapped up with nasa, so wrapped up with the astronauts and so trapped up with the 30-year space shuttle program. that will be a much different viewing of -- way of viewing space and their roll in it. >> yeah, i think a lot of us take it for granted seeing the shuttles take off and land. >>> the 30-year shuttle program ends but sal castanedo, the traffic in the bay area never seems to end. what can you tell us right now? >> well, i just got word of a new crash in san francisco. northbound 101 at cheesier claves. we're trying to figure out what's going son. that just came down. so we'll find out more about it. let's go outside and take a look at what we have. the traffic looks
the u.s. would pay for seats. on those, it nasa's inhouse project is for a longer- distanced vehicle that can go to an asteroid, perhaps to mars. you can see the uncertainty there. are we really gonna hitch rides from the russians? how long will that go on. this is gonna be a lot of changes for people, especially those so trapped up with nasa, so wrapped up with the astronauts and so trapped up with the 30-year space shuttle program. that will be a much different viewing of -- way of viewing...
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. >> back on u.s. soil. the emotional homecoming, three americans students arrested during a protest in egypt. >> complete bay coverage we have the fog drifting in from the valley. slightly warmer than yesterday. we take a look at what to expect for your neighborhood coming up. >> two fires, the larger fire happened at an apartment complex. that three alarm blaze destroyed six units and damaged ten others. some 60 residents were forced to evacuate. they believe it began when a tenant cooking french fries forgot about them. >> they turned oil inside a pan, got distract and when they heard the smoke detector. they saw fire from the pan. >> some displaced residence spent the day inside a gym at the high school. it caused -- >> a mobile home park, the fire destroyed one double wide trailer near monterey highway. the freeway in berkeley is clear after a late-night fatal accident. accidents say a car hit a man on eastbound 80 near gillman street. the highway patrol says moments later, the officer pulled over a dri
. >> back on u.s. soil. the emotional homecoming, three americans students arrested during a protest in egypt. >> complete bay coverage we have the fog drifting in from the valley. slightly warmer than yesterday. we take a look at what to expect for your neighborhood coming up. >> two fires, the larger fire happened at an apartment complex. that three alarm blaze destroyed six units and damaged ten others. some 60 residents were forced to evacuate. they believe it began when a...
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u.s. was scheduled to hand over that role to britain, france and other nato allies yesterday. meantime, u.s. lawmakers say they want to know more about the rebels fighting against moammar gadhafi's forces before giving them weapons. there's some concern there could be members of al qaeda amongst those rebel forces. we're also learning about moves to resolve the conflict. "the new york times" is reporting that two of gadhafi's sons are proposing a solution that could push their father aside to make room for a democracy. >>> 7:17. in yemen today, six anti- government protesters were killed and more than 30 wounded. witnesses say thousands of protesters were marching toward the main square in the southern city of yemen, when sold yers on the street and -- soldiers on the street and roof chanted. u.s. citizens are urging -- are urged to postpone nonessential travel to syria and family members of u.s. government workers in syria are authorized to leave the country. >>> 7:18. well, tomorrow, con
u.s. was scheduled to hand over that role to britain, france and other nato allies yesterday. meantime, u.s. lawmakers say they want to know more about the rebels fighting against moammar gadhafi's forces before giving them weapons. there's some concern there could be members of al qaeda amongst those rebel forces. we're also learning about moves to resolve the conflict. "the new york times" is reporting that two of gadhafi's sons are proposing a solution that could push their father...
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the u.s. suffers and asia suffers too. we downgrade and interest rate we have to rise because that's now a plus, it's not triple m anymore. >> s&p is one of major three credit rating agent significance the other two said they plan to keep their triple- a rating for the united states. the credit downgrade could increase interest rates on everything from mortgages to credit cards. rise in credit card interest rates would affect shoppers. economists also warn that inflation could go up making a shopping spree more expensive even if you don't use credit. >> we all do better than we think we're doing, in terms of how we live in our lifestyles. maybe that just needs to come down a bit. >> the u.s. credit downgrade is likely to compact consumer confidence. a survey shows it increased in july after going down the month before. >>> s&p cited political gridlock between republican and democratic lawmakers as one reason for the credit downgrade. and in this morning's online video address, president obama
the u.s. suffers and asia suffers too. we downgrade and interest rate we have to rise because that's now a plus, it's not triple m anymore. >> s&p is one of major three credit rating agent significance the other two said they plan to keep their triple- a rating for the united states. the credit downgrade could increase interest rates on everything from mortgages to credit cards. rise in credit card interest rates would affect shoppers. economists also warn that inflation could go up...
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he says the sacrifices of u.s. troops were not in vain, but he also predicts iraq will be tested in the days ahead. >> you will leave with great pride, lasting pride, secure in knowing that your sacrifice has helped the iraqi people begin a new chapter in history. free from tyranny, and full of hope for prosperity and peace, particularly for this country's future generations. >> take a look at this. this is hundreds of iraqis who took to the streets of fallujah to sell operate the departure as u.s. troops. fallujah was some of the fiercest battles in the war and people there hope the withdrawal of u.s. troops will stop the violence. the troops are also leaving knowing that 4500 u.s. troops were killed during the nine years of war in iraq. another 32,000 were wounded. tori. >> thank you, pam. >>> this march a race will be held to honor pat tillman after 9/11 the san jose native left the nfl to join the army, in 2004 he was killed by friendly fire while serving in afghanistan. yesterday the pat tillman foundation ann
he says the sacrifices of u.s. troops were not in vain, but he also predicts iraq will be tested in the days ahead. >> you will leave with great pride, lasting pride, secure in knowing that your sacrifice has helped the iraqi people begin a new chapter in history. free from tyranny, and full of hope for prosperity and peace, particularly for this country's future generations. >> take a look at this. this is hundreds of iraqis who took to the streets of fallujah to sell operate the...
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according to new reports just out this morning, the u.s. government says more people filed for unemployment benefits last week than expected. back up 400,000 and there's signs that inflation is rising. consumers paid more last month for gas, food and clothes. taking a live look at the big board, the dow is down 476. it was below 500, below 1,000, once again. however, nasdaq is down 122. s&p, down 54. gold almost up -- gold up 2%. >>> car dealers say they are unlikely to meet their earlier predictions for the sales this year. many say you can tell how the stock market is doing by how many are in showrooms. and experts say sales are not as strong as usual. shoppers may see better deals toward the end of the year. >>> netflix is preparing to expand service into spain and britain, according to "the los angeles times." the company is also looking into exploring into our countries like europe and asia before 2012. last month netflix announced moving into canada and 43 latin- american countries before the end of the year. >>> the pope arrived in s
according to new reports just out this morning, the u.s. government says more people filed for unemployment benefits last week than expected. back up 400,000 and there's signs that inflation is rising. consumers paid more last month for gas, food and clothes. taking a live look at the big board, the dow is down 476. it was below 500, below 1,000, once again. however, nasdaq is down 122. s&p, down 54. gold almost up -- gold up 2%. >>> car dealers say they are unlikely to meet their...
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the u.s. he came from the philippines with his family in 1995 seeking political asylum. his family's visa expired in 2005 and his request for political asylum was denied last year. >> how does that feel? >> relieved. you know, it can't get any better than this right now. >> he credits an on line petition with more than 8,000 signatures. he is now asking officials to reopen his case so he can stay in the u.s. permanently. he said his company is sponsoring him to be a legal resident and high school wife is in the united states on a work visa. >>> this morning, three men are in jail after police say they shot a man. it was in vallejo. the victim from san francisco was taken to the hospital and expected to survive. they arrested three suspects a the an apartment complex near the scene of the shooting. >>> union city police are searching for a driver who struck a bicyclist and then drove off. it happened at the intersection. mission boulevard and decoat doe road. it was traveling north. the bicycli
the u.s. he came from the philippines with his family in 1995 seeking political asylum. his family's visa expired in 2005 and his request for political asylum was denied last year. >> how does that feel? >> relieved. you know, it can't get any better than this right now. >> he credits an on line petition with more than 8,000 signatures. he is now asking officials to reopen his case so he can stay in the u.s. permanently. he said his company is sponsoring him to be a legal...